MANILA, Philippines — Before rising to the top as executive secretary in the Arroyo administration in 2004, Eduardo Ermita built a reputation as a military official who negotiated with secessionist rebels in southern Philippines, a role that culminated in a peace agreement in 1996. In his passing on Saturday morning, Ermita was hailed by the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The driver of a UV Express van involved in a car crash along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on October 17, which left one dead and three injured, tested positive for shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride), the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed. In the QCPD’s statement, the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a group […]
Read MoreTBy taking home the golden crown, the Filipina beauty queen made “herstory” on the international stage, securing back-to-back titles for the Philippines after CJ Opiaza’s crowning earlier this year. Soon after her coronation, Emma’s fellow beauty queens reacted to her victory, including Catriona Gray, MJ Lastimosa, Victoria Velasquez Vincent, and her Miss Grand International 2025 […]
Read MoreIn a rare moment of unity, the University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad and the De La Salle University (DLSU) Animo Squad joined forces in a call against corruption during halftime of the match between the Fighting Maroons and the Green Archers. The two cheering squads performed together following UP’s halftime routine, chanting, “D-L-S-U, […]
Read MoreTropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) has moved over the West Philippine Sea and is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Monday morning, with several areas in Luzon still under Signal No. 2. ✮⋆˙ In an advisory released 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, the state weather bureau PAGASA said the center […]
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Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, during a press conference at the Senate on Thursday, October 16, made it clear that he has nothing to hide and is ready to face any investigation regarding allegations linking him to irregular infrastructure projects and to contractors such as the Discayas. He emphasized the need to identify […]
Read MoreCITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela — A 30-year-old police officer was fatally stabbed by a man whom he was able to shoot and kill during a violent altercation along a roadside in Barangay Cabaruan, Cauayan City, in the early hours of Friday. police reported. Police Lt. Col. Avelino Canceran, chief of the Cauayan City police, explained […]
Read MoreCandy Pangilinan organized a fun-filled birthday celebration for her son Quentin, whom she described as a blessing and her “ticket to heaven.” The celebration of Quentin, who has been diagnosed with autism, started with a Mass held at the mother and son’s home, as seen on Pangilinan’s Instagram page on Thursday, Oct. 16. Among those […]
Read MoreTropical Depression Ramil continued to move closer to Eastern Luzon with landfall expected on the morning of Sunday, October 19. According to its 5 a.m. Tropical Cyclone Bulletin on Friday, PAGASA said the center of Ramil was estimated at 1,145 km. east of Southeastern Luzon (14.4°N, 132.3°E).
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